Curzon College
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO EDUCATION AND WORK
Supporting Young People into
Education and Work
Curzon College is a newly founded educational organisation established in Buckinghamshire in 2025, and entirely staffed by volunteers from the community.
As a Community Interest Company, our aim is to empower young people, or leavers from HM Forces or the Emergency Services on completion of their tours of duty, through practical, career-focused vocational learning, together with the support of a Bursary Scheme where appropriate.
Our objective is to help young people build skills, explore careers, gain qualifications and shape their future.
We believe that young people deserve access to clear, sensible options, whether that is university, an apprenticeship, or direct entry into the workforce, or practical learning opportunities, no matter their background.
Career-Focused Alternative Approach
The need for an alternative approach is supported by a report published by the University of Bristol: It states that the research, in partnership with the Higher Education Policy Institute think tank and Advance HE - found that the majority (52%) of UK graduates, with hindsight, would have made a different decision about what or where to study if they had a second chance.
Statement from Bucks Business First: It reports that Employers in Buckinghamshire were concerned that filling job vacancies is increasingly difficult as Students are not "workplace ready".
Community Support and Partnerships
We greatly appreciate the support of Buckinghamshire Council, and their recognition of the challenges facing young people today. Our particular concern has been the reduced access to career advice following national funding changes.
We are therefore drawing on the activities currently funded by the Council to support Adult Learning Centres across the County, including Aylesbury, Chesham, Amersham, and High Wycombe, with other initiatives offered by Buckinghamshire Business First...
The Challenge Facing Young People Today
Whilst launching the Beacon Educational and Vocational Training (EVT) Bursary Fund, it became clear that many pre and post A-level students lacked confidence about their future career paths.
Some were unsure whether the university degree they had chosen was truly right for them, not due to lack of ambition but because they had not been given sufficient opportunity to consider other options.
Looking Ahead
We are also in active discussions with the Council’s Director of Education to explore formal partnerships that could enhance student support and expand access to accredited training. Additionally, we welcome conversations with both employers and course providers, and with community associations who share our vision of helping young adults explore their career options and develop the confidence to move forward.
